Postal Savings Deposits Begin at Lexington Postoffice
The Lexington post office opens Postal Savings deposits on June 27 1911. Persons aged ten or over may open in their own name. married women may do so free of spousal interference. No joint or trust accounts. Deposits secured by certificates from $1 to $100 with 2 percent annual interest. Maximum monthly deposit 100 dollars. annual 500 dollar exchange option to bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Post Office
U. S
Lexington
Postmaster General
Postal Savings System
Washington, D. C
B A Reynolds Dead In Oklahoma
B A Reynolds formerly of this county and lately in Hastings Oklahoma died at his home Saturday after a week of typhoid fever He was a well known local member of the Lexington Camp W O W He leaves a wife and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Reynolds
Hastings
Oklahoma
Mr. Reynolds
Lexington
Local visits and arrivals noted from Kansas City area
Mrs. Glover Branch and two children returned Monday from a Wellington visit. Capt J Q Plattenburg traveled to Kansas City on business last Saturday night. Robert Carter visited Higginsville for a few days starting Saturday night. Mrs T C Ryland came back Saturday night from Kansas City. J P Ryland of Kansas City spent Sunday with relatives, Lilburn Cole also visited relatives from Kansas City, Miss Lockie Arnold returned home from Kansas City, Max Wallace arrived Sunday night for a relatives visit from Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glover Branch
Wellington
J. Q. Plattenburg
Kansas City
Robert Carter
Higginsville
T. C. Ryland
J. P. Ryland
Lilburn Cole
Lockie Arnold
Kanata City
Max Wallace
Lexington News Notes and a Wedding in Town
A stream of visits and arrivals highlights Lexington and Higginsville events from Saturday to Monday. Notables include W W Cole in Higginsville, Capt Erv, Zoozing and Wack Hiss in Lexington, and Prof Carl Harwood returning from Tulsa. A wedding unites Jesse G Crenshaw and Mrs M W MacDonald in Lexington with a quiet ceremony.
Prairie Church Service Notice by Rev James Allen
Reverend James Allen of Pleasant Hill will conduct both morning and evening services at Prairie Church. The schedule indicates a full day of worship with sermons in the morning and evening, inviting congregants to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Allen
Pleasant Hill
The
Prairie Church
Miss Wilson Entertains Honor for Eleanor Stanard
Miss Elizabeth Wilson entertained sixteen friends Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Eleanor Stanard of St Louis. The gathering featured five hundred with prizes won by Mary Hornbuckle Elizabeth Wilson James R Moorehead and Linden Vivian. Refreshments were served. Lewis Gordon of St Louis visiting relatives went to Kansas City for the day. Wm Palmer and Ike Gratz left for an extended trip to Europe and beyond. FOR RENT 25 or 46 acres pasture water. Phone 518.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wilson
Eleanor Stanard
St. Louis
Mary Hornbuckle
James R. Moorehead
Linden Vivian
Cnanch
Lewis Gordon
EB. C. Gordon
Kansas City
Wm. Palmer
Ike Gratz
Myrick and Waverly
England
France
Spain
Portugal
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Russia
Monte Carlo
Waverly Notes Highlights Local Visitors and Travels
Freddy Burg visited Kansas City over the weekend. Ed McGeary spent several days with relatives in Novinger. Mrs. Clifford Landrum returned from St Louis after a brief visit with relatives. Bessie Eppes and Birdie McGrew visited Marshall for a day. Gertie Poynter and a daughter from Lexington stayed with Mrs. Fred Bray. Russell Eppes came from Kansas City to spend time with family. William Burnette left for Kansas City for an eye operation. Ollie Storms returned to Dewitt after visiting Wm Cosley and family. Laura Larkin traveled from Kansas City to vacation with her parents Henry and Mrs. Susan Burg of Weir City, Kansas arrived for a visit with her son Mike Burg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddy Burg
Kansas City
Ed McGeary
Novinger
Clifford Landrum
St. Louis
Bessie Eppes
Birdie McGrew
Marshall
Gertie Poynter
Tend
Lexington
Fred Bray
Russell Eppes
William Burnette
Ollie Storms
Dewitt
Wm, Cosley
Laura Larkin
Henry Larkin
Susan Burg
Weir City
Kansas
Mike Burg
George Ruppel Dead After Two Week Illness
George Ruppel died Tuesday at 2 PM at his Oneida street home after a two week paralysis illness. Born May 15, 1875, he married Bertha Schmidt on October 15, 1905. Survived by parents Andrew and Mrs Ruppel, wife Bertha, two children, and sister Mrs Geo McKean. Funeral held Thursday at 9 AM from the Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ruppel
Oneida Street
Mr. Ruppel
Andrew Ruppel
Bertha Schmidt
Concordia
Geo, McKean
Local travelers and visits noted across towns
Leslie Hopkins traveled to Kansas City on Thursday for a day trip. Mr. and Mrs. B. O. Drummond spent Sunday in Wellington. Claude Marquis went to Concordia on Thursday for business. Dr. A. J. Chalkley, William Stonestreet, B. B. Frazer and B. P. Coffey went to White's Island on Wednesday for a brief stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie. Hopkins
Kansas City
B. 0
Drummond
Wellington
Claude Marquis
Concordia
Mayview Notes and Local Movements Across Town
Mayview residents report various weekly activities including purchases at Caryecon shaft, mining equipment trials, and social visits. Attendees include Rodger Jennings at Willian Howell volleyes, Mrs. Viettenbiee visiting Wier sisters, and Miss Nettie Heidbrink in Odessa. Revival meetings led by Jack Frost began in the park with a large tent, and local events covered Bragg and Confederate memorial services with Rev Cobb delivering the Jeff Davis eulogy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodger Jennings
Willian Howell Vollewe
Liberty
Chai Viettenbiee
Finhartt
Kansas City
Mlohart
Mekhime
JS. Viekins
Tigginarie
Weilgesihe
Orion
Robert Corday
Uwigeinavilly
I. R. Brock
Odessa
Tom Wella
T. M. Chinn
Ernest Showengerdt
Nettie Heidbrink
Rey
Jack Frost
Tichie
L. Swaith
Charles Simpson
George Payne
Corder
John Jenkins
Tarlton Belles
Fannie Wilmot
Lexington
T. T. Puckett
J. B Parrent
Elsie Parrent
Higginsville
Anne Jones
A. Wiley
Independence
Blackburn
Columbia
M.S. A
Irving Withers
James W Goodwin Dies At Alma In 1911
James W Goodwin died Saturday June 3 1911 at his Alma home. Born in Rappahannock County Virginia in 1834 he came with his parents to this county in 1839. He married Lucy Corder in 1837 and left three children J G Goodwin Mrs R ELL Suvith of Marshall and Mrs Minnie Barnett of Excelstor Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Goodwin
Alma
Mr. Goodwin
Rappahanock County
Virginia
Lucy Corder
J. G. Goodwin
R. EL Ll, Suvith
Marshall
Minnie Barnett
Excelstor Springs
Anniversary of Aunt Mary McGuffin Celebrated in Lexington
The May 10th anniversary marked four years since the birth of Aunt Mary McGuffin of Lexington. Family and friends gathered to honor her with a dinner, a silver and china table setting, a birthday cake with crimson candles, and gifts from neighbors and relatives. Seated guests included Mary’s kin from Kentucky, Indiana, Kansas City, and the Pacific Coast, along with Miss Eleanor Morrison and others. A photographer captured the moment for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indy
Lexington
Mary McQuffin
Faede
Mary
Bart Svete Eeventind
Judy
Heave Reeds
Wash
Kentucky
Capt. Henry
He Henry
Keely
Miss Mary
John Henry
Pacific Coast
Joseph McLaughlin
Kansas City
Rebekah and
Louise McLaughlin
Laura Henry McGuffin
Henry Keith
Joseph Morrison
Kanoe City
Eleanor Morrison
Lacey Renick
Kid
Lexington Public School Teachers List and Staff Notes
A compiled roster of Lexington Public Schools staff includes principals and teachers across High School, Arnold, Taylor, Douglass, and No. 2 schools. Names listed cover history, Latin, German, mathematics, English, science, domestic science, drawing, music, and substitutes with several principals and assistants named.
Mrs Harney Dead in East Lexington Home
Mrs. Harney died Tuesday morning at her son in law Geo A Currys home in east Lexington from old age and debility. Born July 29 1829 in Day imp Ohio she married Thomas Harney in 1848 and had seven children five survive Clara Johnson Odessa Thom as L and Oliver C Marney Julia A Curry and Tsaletta J Long Tacoma Washington. Funeral was held Wednesday at 230 from Geo A Currys residence with Rev W P Clark officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelina Harney
Geo.a. Curry
East Lexington
Harney
Dayimp
Ohio
Thomas Harney
Clara MM. Johnson
Odessa
Thomas L
Oliver C. Marney
Julia A. Curry
Lexington
Wentworth Boy and Central Girl Wed in Richards Home
Wentworth Boy and Central Girl married Wednesday June 7 at the bride’s parents’ home in Richards Missouri. The bride wore Marquisette and satin with embroidered bands, the groom in black. Music by Fonta Kidwell and Mario Young accompanied the ceremony. The couple plan a East Coast trip and will reside at home after July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howland Price
Ethyl Hughes
Watrriage
Rowland Hughes
Richards, Mo
Fonta Kidwell
Kansas City
Mario Young
Warrensburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Postal Savings Bank
Lexington Postoffice
Dover Notes
W. W. Cole
Capt. Erv
Zoozing
Wack Hiss
Thomas Littlejohn
Aytt Ville
Byron Eppes
Kansasity
le Nats Deen
Jane Groves
Dessie Groves
Luther Holman
Cordey
Susie
Minnie McGee
Ter
WP. Cols
Ilvoree Cullwell
Geo. Talib
W. W. Molyworl
Castint
John Harmon
Lily
T Duntington
David Magan
John Meng
Ada Curtier
Ity
W. G. Harwood
J. M. Redd
Bettie Harwood
Wm. Tutt
Webb
Carl Harwood
Tulsa
Morrison
Christian Church
Dave Bagan
Eee
W. C. Pawling
Blanche Turman
James Winn
Grace
Crenshaw-MacDonald
I. C. Wallace
South Street
Jesse G. Crenshaw
Mrdie W. MacDonald
A. EK. Rogers
Ant
Yenshaw
Mr. Crenshaw
Iasiness Tien
Crenshaw & Young
Miss Wilson
Waverly
Mayview Notes
R. RR. Beaty
Caryecon
Ernest. Smith
Lee
Smmit
Relatves
John W. Newman
T. M. Cobb
Jeff Davis
Lawrence Dana
Jpdin
Moc
Josephine Dana
Joplin
BLM
Henry
Abba
Corinne Henry
Alba
Monrow Fulkerson
Mildred Fulkeraon
Maggie MecGuffin
Lafayette
Ind
Mary Henry
Lexington Public School
Mrs. Harney
Wentworth
I. J. Soper
North 5Th
Kan
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